Q&A: Rue Mapp on Outdoor Afro at 11
Since its inception in 2009, Outdoor Afro has been a leader in inclusive outdoor engagement. In the last 11 years, a lot has changed.
History
A Behind the Scenes Look at Point Reyes National Seashore
Did you know the original name of the Point Reyes peninsula was Punta de los Reyes, which translates to Point of the Kings? Spanish explorer Sebastian Vizcaino chose the name because he anchored in Drakes Bay on January 6, 1603, … Read more
Remembering the Survival Faire, Earth Day’s Predecesor
Fifty years ago, San José State students buried a car to symbolize the end of the oil era and the first Earth Day.
The Largest Land Sale in California
An ecological history of a massive ranch for sale in the Bay Area.
The New Naturalists
There's a resurgence in exploring and documenting nature worldwide
Behind the Name at the East Bay Parks
How often have you encountered a trail, campsite—or even an entire park—with an odd or mysterious name? Eighty-five years ago, visionary academics, public officials, and hikers, living mostly in Oakland and Berkeley, convinced public agencies to convert hilltop watershed lands … Read more
A Tidepool in Time
Witnessing a changed world from the rocky shores of Monterey Bay
Indigenous Educators Fight for an Accurate History of California
This story was originally published at High Country News (hcn.org) on April 19, 2019 Gregg Castro first roamed the Santa Lucia Mountains at the age of 8, going out with his father to hunt deer and wild pigs in the … Read more
How Do People Know About Nature?
Western science and indigenous knowledge are often presented as conflicting. Jose Gonzalez looks for areas where they converge.
The Ohlone People Gather
Indigenous writer Gregg Castro reflects on the 25th anniversary of the Gathering of Ohlone Peoples.
